Eastpointe, MI vs Melissa, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Eastpointe
79.3
#133 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 19.7). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $57,953). Eastpointe leads in cost of living index (88 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eastpointe, MI | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#133) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 33,676 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,494 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $57,953 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Eastpointe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.3 Score
Eastpointe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$157,494
Population
33,676
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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